At 09:17 AM 3/11/02 -0600, David Brauer wrote: >Not wanting to leave the Parks out of the redistricting discussion, I've >mapped a proposal. It's very logical, compact, and respects natural and >man-made barriers. > >Check it out at: > >http://members.tcq.net/david/parks.htm > >There's also a new map of where incumbents live (roughly; those of you >who want to egg their houses won't get addresses from me!) This is so >citizens can follow the incumbent-protection factor. > >http://members.tcq.net/david/incumbents.htm > >The full redistricting site is at: > >http://members.tcq.net/david/index.htm > >You may be asking, "When does Brauer work?" Now! See you later...
Hi Folks: Looking at many of these plans (not all), most of them would put Dean Zimmerman and Robert Lilligren running against each other. I think there is a problem with how the 6th Ward is a horseshoe shape now. I personally have mixed feelings about this. Should these boundaries change in this way, I would like to have the opportunity to have a council election sooner rather than later, because I am uncomfortable with having a council person who I didn't have an opportunity to vote for. On the other hand, Lake St does seem to be a good, natural dividing line. I also think that with another election -- without an incumbent in the 8th ward would encourage a number of candidates to run. Personally I would like to see a more conservative candidate representing me. The reason I supported Robert was not because he was very liberal, but rather because I felt that Brian Herron was not doing his job, and I wanted a hard worker in that position. I feel that Robert is a very hard worker. I don't have a problem with that. Also, I take issue with talking about "minority opportunity" districts as opposed to "upscale districts". This suggests that minorities are poor, while whites are upscale. I know that the Heritage Homeowners group in Central -- which is mostly African Americans, is also very interested in making Central a magnet drawing in professional people. Why shouldn't "minority opportunity" wards be "upscale". Eva Young Central _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
